Shelby Township, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Shelby Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 276 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Shelby Township compares with Michigan
Shelby Township against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shelby Township stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shelby Township | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.4 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 44% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.6% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 74% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.3% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 44% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 15.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Shelby Township sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Shelby Township: CR-23 Mile Rd deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Shelby since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 276 crashes involving commercial trucks in Shelby Township since 2015: 76 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 12.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 37.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 12.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.6% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Shelby is CR-23 Mile Rd, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-75 (2), Mound Rd (2) and SR-53 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Shelby Township fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use CR-23 Mile Rd, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Shelby Township
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-23 Mile Rd | 3 |
| I-75 | 2 |
| Mound Rd | 2 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| 18 Mile Rd | 1 |
| 32 Mile Rd W St Clair St | 1 |
| CR-19 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-21 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-29 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-CASS Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shelby Township) |
|---|---|
| Mile | 99 |
| Van Dyke | 22 |
| Ryan | 19 |
| Hayes | 15 |
| Auburn | 14 |
| Hall | 14 |
| Schoenherr | 13 |
| Dequindre | 7 |
Shelby Township at a glance
| Population | 80,425 |
| Land area | 34.4 sq mi |
| Density | 2,337 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48316) | $107,776 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48316) | $393,773 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shelby Township since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17 | — | 5.7 |
| 2000s | 16 | -9% | 4.5 |
| 2010s | 14 | -10% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 26 | +84% | 3.4 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Shelby Township
How common are truck crashes in Shelby Township?
Shelby Township has had 276 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 76 people and killing 8.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Shelby Township?
NHTSA data shows CR-23 Mile Rd with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Shelby since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Shelby Township?
September has the most truck crashes in Shelby Township, 12.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Shelby Township?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Shelby Township since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Shelby Township compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 29.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Shelby Township, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Shelby Township?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.